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BiP

Turkcell's messaging app, usable on any operator's SIM, with voice and video calls plus in-app money transfers between BiP users.

What it helps with

A Turkish messenger on any operatorBiP, made by Turkcell, works with SIM cards of any operator and in Turkish, English and other languages.
Free voice and video callsCalls go over Wi-Fi or mobile data, without minutes from your plan.
Official channelsSome public institutions and companies share announcements through BiP channels.

About BiP

BiP is a messaging and calling app developed by Turkcell, Turkey's largest mobile operator, but usable by subscribers of any Turkish operator. Alongside encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, BiP includes a feature for sending money to other BiP users directly in a chat, which many people in Turkey use for quick person-to-person transfers without sharing bank details.

Key Features

Messaging and Calls: Encrypted one-to-one and group messaging, voice and video calls, and channels.
In-App Money Transfers: Send money to another BiP user through a chat, without exchanging bank account details.
Works Across Operators: Usable with a SIM from any Turkish operator, not only Turkcell.
Real-Time Translation: Built-in translation for messages across many languages.

How to Get Started

Download BiP and register with a Turkish phone number.
Add contacts from your phone book who also use BiP.
Use messaging and calls as you would with any chat app.
To send money, open a chat with the recipient and use the in-app transfer feature, linking a card if asked.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Sign-up needs a phone number that can receive an SMS code.
Good to know: Most people in Turkey still use WhatsApp, so BiP is mainly useful as a second messenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BiP work with a foreign bank card in Turkey?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is BiP available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use BiP?: No, an international phone number generally works for BiP.
Do I need local ID or residency for BiP?: No, BiP doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use BiP?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does BiP cost?: Free messaging and calls over the internet